Tennessee's Justin Hunter dives with the ball as South Carolina's D.J. Swearinger defends during a game at Williams-Brice Stadium on Oct. 27.

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South Carolina's Connor Shaw carries the ball against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Connor Shaw carries the ball against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Kenny Miles carries the ball in the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. Miles rushed for 34 yards after teammate Marcus Lattimore was carted off of the field with a leg injury.

South Carolina's Mike Davis carries the ball against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Mike Davis carries the ball against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Mike Davis carries the ball against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Justice Cunningham turns upfield after making a catch against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Victor Hampton (27) celebrates after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

Tennessee's LaDarrell McNeil breaks up a pass intended for South Carolina's Damiere Byrd in the third quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Ace Sanders catches a touchdown pass in the third quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

Tennessee's Herman Lathers sacks South Carolina's Connor Shaw in the third quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Ace Sanders dives for an incomplete pass as Tennessee's Eric Gordon defends at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

Tennessee's LaDarrell McNeil breaks up a pass intended for South Carolina's Damiere Byrd in the third quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

Tennessee's LaDarrell McNeil breaks up a pass intended for South Carolina's Damiere Byrd in the third quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

Tennessee's LaDarrell McNeil breaks up a pass intended for South Carolina's Damiere Byrd in the third quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Seth Strickland looks to pass against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Seth Strickland looks to pass against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Seth Strickland looks to pass against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Rory Anderson fights a tackle by Tennessee's Byron Moore at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Ace Sanders carries the ball against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Ace Sanders carries the ball against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Connor Shaw carries the ball against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Connor Shaw carries the ball against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Connor Shaw carries the ball against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Victor Hampton (27) celebrates after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Shaq Wilson reaches for the ball on the bottom of a pile after teammate Jadeveon Clowney forced Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray to fumble in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Ahmad Christian breaks up a pass intended for Tennessee's Justin Hunter in the third quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Ace Sanders catches a touchdown pass in the third quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

Tennessee's Herman Lathers sacks South Carolina's Connor Shaw in the third quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Kenny Miles carries the ball in the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. Miles rushed for 34 yards after teammate Marcus Lattimore was carted off of the field with a leg injury.

South Carolina's Connor Shaw scrambles away from Tennessee's Curt Maggitt in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

Tennessee's LaDarrell McNeil breaks up a pass intended for South Carolina's Damiere Byrd in the third quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Ace Sanders catches a touchdown pass in the third quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Ace Sanders catches a touchdown pass in the third quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Ace Sanders catches a touchdown pass in the third quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Ace Sanders catches a touchdown pass in the third quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Connor Shaw carries the ball against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Connor Shaw carries the ball against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Justice Cunningham turns upfield after making a catch against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Justice Cunningham turns upfield after making a catch against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Justice Cunningham turns upfield after making a catch against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Justice Cunningham turns upfield after making a catch against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Justice Cunningham turns upfield after making a catch against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Justice Cunningham turns upfield after making a catch against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Justice Cunningham turns upfield after making a catch against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Bruce Ellington carries the ball against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Kenny Miles carries the ball in the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. Miles rushed for 34 yards after teammate Marcus Lattimore was carted off of the field with a leg injury.

South Carolina's Kenny Miles carries the ball in the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. Miles rushed for 34 yards after teammate Marcus Lattimore was carted off of the field with a leg injury.

South Carolina's Kenny Miles carries the ball in the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. Miles rushed for 34 yards after teammate Marcus Lattimore was carted off of the field with a leg injury.

South Carolina's Kenny Miles carries the ball in the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. Miles rushed for 34 yards after teammate Marcus Lattimore was carted off of the field with a leg injury.

South Carolina's Kenny Miles carries the ball in the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. Miles rushed for 34 yards after teammate Marcus Lattimore was carted off of the field with a leg injury.

South Carolina's Kenny Miles carries the ball in the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. Miles rushed for 34 yards after teammate Marcus Lattimore was carted off of the field with a leg injury.

South Carolina's Kenny Miles carries the ball in the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. Miles rushed for 34 yards after teammate Marcus Lattimore was carted off of the field with a leg injury.

South Carolina's Kenny Miles carries the ball in the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. Miles rushed for 34 yards after teammate Marcus Lattimore was carted off of the field with a leg injury.

South Carolina's Shaq Wilson reaches for the ball on the bottom of a pile after teammate Jadeveon Clowney forced Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray to fumble in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Shaq Wilson reaches for the ball on the bottom of a pile after teammate Jadeveon Clowney forced Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray to fumble in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Shaq Wilson reaches for the ball on the bottom of a pile after teammate Jadeveon Clowney forced Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray to fumble in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.

South Carolina's Jadeveon Clowney celebrates after sacking Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. Bray fumbled the ball and the Gamecocks recovered.

South Carolina's Jadeveon Clowney celebrates with teammate Bruce Ellington after sacking Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday. Bray fumbled the ball and the Gamecocks recovered.

South Carolina's Steve Spurrier yells to his team from the sideline against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.